Clinical Mental Health Counseling Archives

A revolution is underway in mental health care. Awareness is spreading about the pervasive, damaging effects of untreated mental illness, and the knowledge that treatments are available to minimize and eliminate that damage is spreading, too. As a result, health care providers, government officials, citizen groups and organizations are joining forces to promote outreach to people in need of mental… Read More about What Is Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Why Is It Important?

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How to Become a Clinical Social Worker

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Health care spending in the United States reached $3.5 trillion in 2017. This increase was driven by several key factors, including an aging baby-boom generation, increased participation in insurance programs… Read More about How to Become a Clinical Social Worker

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How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor

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Substance abuse counselors continue to be in demand across the U.S., and the need is growing because of increasing rates of drug, alcohol and nicotine addictions. According to recent… Read More about How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor

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How to Become a Mental Health Counselor

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You have an affinity for connecting with people. You empathize with their problems. You want to make a positive difference in their lives by helping them navigate life’s difficult… Read More about How to Become a Mental Health Counselor

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Substance Abuse vs. Addiction

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Substance abuse and addiction are serious issues poised to wreak havoc on individuals and their loved ones. Because of this, it is easy to confuse the two terms, if… Read More about Substance Abuse vs. Addiction

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What to Expect in Counseling Courses

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A career in counseling involves working collaboratively with individuals who need help solving problems that are holding them back from leading a fulfilling life. Professional counseling is vitally important to… Read More about What to Expect in Counseling Courses

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Counseling, Social Work and Psychology: What’s the Difference?

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When making the choice to work in a mental health setting, you may be curious as to the career trajectories that could be available to you. After all, the field… Read More about Counseling, Social Work and Psychology: What’s the Difference?

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Do “Trigger Warnings” on School Campuses Help? Counselors and Students Weigh In

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Over the past few years, the concept of trigger warnings in course materials has caused serious debates in higher academia. While some leaders are in favor of providing a space… Read More about Do “Trigger Warnings” on School Campuses Help? Counselors and Students Weigh In

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How Counselors Help Students Cope with Traumatic Events

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We live in a world where violence and terrorism are all too commonplace. The recent terrorist attacks in Manchester, England in addition to a number of domestic terrorist events in… Read More about How Counselors Help Students Cope with Traumatic Events